development of schiz

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    • what are the 3 phases in the development of schiz?
      prodromal phase
      active phase
      residual phase
    • what is the prodromal phase in the development of schiz?
      work and leisure activities are present
      mild positive symptoms
    • what is the active phase in the development of schiz?
      range of strong positive symptoms and may last for months
    • what is the residual phase of the development of schiz?
      most obvious and active symptoms subside
      negative symptoms persist and person is unable to function socially and at work.
    • what is prognosis?

      a prediction of the future course, duration, severity, and likely outcome of a condition.
    • what is the prognosis of schiz? (rule of thirds)
      1/3 have a single or few brief episodes
      1/3 have episodic patterns throughout life
      1/3 have no periods of remission and deteriorate from acute (positive) symptoms to chronic (negative) symptoms.
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